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Question 1 would limit access for Indigenous voters in Maine, Wabanaki advocates say

by Reuben M. Schafir October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The ballot measure would not allow for use of tribal IDs when voting, creating ‘incongruency’ in the law, according to Maine’s secretary of state.

Health, Local & State, News

Jury awards Maine mother $25M in wrongful death lawsuit against Brunswick health provider

by Emily Allen October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

Lyndsey Sutherland alleged that Mid Coast Medical Group failed to follow a standard of care when considering her teenage daughter’s medical symptoms 4 years ago.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Portland schools foundation raises $40K for food assistance

by Riley Board October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The funds will be used to stock pantries in schools, and provide Hannaford gift cards for families struggling to access food during the lapse in SNAP funding.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

UMaine to demolish its oldest building for parking. Some students are pushing back.

by Dylan Tusinski October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The university wants to replace 192-year-old Crossland Hall on the Orono campus with a parking lot for its sports complex.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine Constitution requires state to provide SNAP, says Winthrop Democrat

by Randy Billings October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Sen. Craig Hickman, an organic farmer, says the state ‘must act quickly’ to cover the anticipated loss of federal food assistance for 170,000 Mainers.